The supporter who started a viral chant in tribute to Northern Ireland striker Will Grigg has been rewarded with a free season ticket.

Wigan fan Sean Kennedy, who is responsible for adapting 1996 chart hit ‘Freed from Desire’ by Italian singer Gala to incorporate Grigg’s name and goalscoring exploits for the club, will watch his team for free next season after his creativity was noted by chairman David Sharpe.

“For inventing the best chant ever known to man, you’ve earned yourself a free season ticket for next season @KennoUTJ. Will Grigg's on fire,” Sharpe wrote on Twitter.